Northern lights could be seen in continental US on New Year's Eve
The solar system is putting on its own New Year's Eve show. aurora It may be visible as far south as Oregon and Illinois on December 31st. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center issued a geomagnetic storm warning on New Year's Eve. aurora much further south More than usual. The warning […]
The year's brightest supermoon is rising this week
new york (WPIX) – Get ready to look up at the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year. The third of this year's four supermoons, October's full moon known as the Hunter's Moon will light up the sky on Thursday. It will orbit at a distance of about 322,056 miles from Earth, making it the […]
FAFSA forms delayed again after last year's shaky rollout of revamped applications
The Department of Education announced Wednesday that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process for prospective college students next school year will not open fully until Dec. 1, two months later than the usual schedule. The delayed timeline follows a chaotic rollout of the revised form this year that was beset by […]
Why is this year's budget request cutting the Space Force?
The Department of Defense has released its fiscal year 2025 budget request, and some are calling for cuts. The Pentagon’s $825 billion request is a 1 percent increase over 2024, with budgets for all but one of the military branches increasing. The Air Force budget and intelligence pass-through both increased by 2 percent, while the […]
Legacy Health, Regence reach a new contract after almost a year's wrangling – KGW.com
The two sides have been trying to reach an agreement to renew the payment agreement for most of this year. PORTLAND, Ore. — Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross BlueShield have reached an agreement on a new reimbursement plan and signed the contract late Sunday night. The two sides agreed to a new contract on the […]
Here's who qualifies for the home office deduction on this year's taxes – CNBC
If you’re a W-2 worker, meaning your employer withholds taxes from your paycheck, you won’t be able to take the home office deduction in 2023. However, freelancers and contract workers whose income is reported through a 1099-NEC may be eligible. Justin Padgett Digital Vision | Getty Images If you were a fully remote or hybrid […]
Meta shares close at a record as last year's mega rally continues – CNBC
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta, speaks at the MetaConnect event at Meta Headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on September 27, 2023. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Zuckerberg claimed 2023 will be the “year of efficiency” following a disastrous 2022, when stocks plummeted 64% to their lowest since 2016. Meta’s previous high […]
Stock futures are little changed as market kicks off new year's trading after a strong 2023: Live updates – CNBC
2 hours ago Dutch government partially cancels ASML's license to export chip equipment to China Dutch government has partially revoked semiconductor equipment maker ASML's license to export two systems used to make advanced chips to China. “The license to ship NXT:2050i and NXT:2100i lithography systems in 2023 was recently partially revoked by the Dutch government, […]